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Nashville SC Shuts Out Pittsburgh on the Road

Brandon Allen of Nashville SC

Nashville SC beat the toughest defense in the USL, on the road, to earn a massive three points on Wednesday night. New forward Brandon Allen scored his first USL goal for Nashville SC in the 69’ minute to secure the 1-0 win over Pittsburgh as Matt Pickens recorded his league-leading 6th shutout of the season.

It’s the first loss for the Riverhounds this season, and it was the first goal given up at home by Pittsburgh.  Brandon Allen scored a tap-in goal from a corner kick in the 69th minute, and that wound up being all the offense Nashville needed to score a 1-0 win and keep their impressive recent run of form going Wednesday night.

Allen’s goal, off a scrambled corner, was the first goal allowed by the Riverhounds at home all season and was Nashville’s first shot on goal in the match. The go-ahead goal was Allen’s second goal with Nashville in all competitions and the first one in USL play.

Pittsburgh, earning its first loss of the USL season, controlled play for most of the game and had more scoring chances in the match. But like the scoreless March game at Nissan Stadium, the Riverhounds failed to capitalize on their opportunities.

Nashville is unbeaten in the last five USL games and seven in all competitions, emphasized more so because Nashville has played five of its last six USL games on the road. Five of Nashville’s next six contests will be played at home going forward.

Make sure you Register to Vote

Administrator of Elections for Coffee County Vernita Davis… Photo by Samantha Watters

If you want to vote in the upcoming local General Election and State Primary in August, you have a little over a month to get registered. The deadline to register is Tuesday July 3rd. You can visit the election commission at the administrative building during regular business hours for more information. The general election and state primary is August 2. Early voting will take place July 13-28.
The Coffee County Election Commission will meet on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at 4:00 PM in the Election Commission office, Administrative Plaza, 1329 McArthur Street, Suite 6 in Manchester.
The purpose of the meeting will be to lock and seal ballot boxes, tentatively approve poll workers and set times for early voting for the August 2, 2018 elections.
For more information contact: Vernita Davis, Administrator Coffee County Election Commission.

Tracy City Man Escapes Inmate Work Detail in Alabama

Keith Amos Clark

On Tuesday, while working at the Agricultural Center in Rainsville, Alabama, DeKalb County, Alabama inmate Keith Amos Clark, 43, of Tracy City, Tennessee walked off a work detail and has not been seen since.
Clark has been incarcerated at the DeKalb County, Alabama Detention Center for the past 64 days. Clark has no violent crimes on his record and is not believed to be armed.
If you see Clark, call the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office at (931) 692-3466.

Low Speed Pursuit Leads to Two Arrests in Grundy County

Tyler McClure

Two men who led law enforcement officers, including deputies with the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, on a low-speed chase are now behind bars.
According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, Tyler McClure, 24, and Tyler Moore, 23, led a pursuit that began in Warren County.

Tyler Moore


The pursuit then went through Beersheba Springs before ending in Hubbards Cove after the driver tried to push a patrol vehicle off the roadway.
Deputies searched the vehicle and found methamphetamine, heroin and marijuana.
A juvenile was also detained and taken back to Warren County.
Both McClure and Moore are being held in the Grundy County Jail.

Batch Mix Asphalt Proposed in Cannon County

Picture and information from WGNS Radio.

A Bedford County company is asking for state permission to operate a plant in Cannon County.
Construction has started for a batch mix asphalt plant at the intersection of John Bragg Highway and Bradyville Road.
The builder Hawkins Asphalt Paving, LLC of Wartrace has reached the point in the construction process to request state approval of an air contaminant permit. The proposed operation would consist of a batch mixer, asphalt cement storage, crushed aggregate storage piles, and reclaimed asphalt pavement for making hot mix asphalt. The notice from the Tennessee Division of Air Pollution Control lists fabric filter bags would be used for pollution control in their public notice. Air contaminants would be emitted by this source.
A 30 day period for public comment began yesterday. Persons needing additional information may call 615-532-0554. Comments and concerns may be placed in writing to: Mrs. Michelle W. Owenby, Director, Division of Air Pollution Control, William R. Snodgrass Tennessee Tower, 312 Rosa Parks Avenue, 15th floor, Nashville, Tennessee 37243. (WGNS Radio)

Missing Man in Bedford County

Jeremy Dale Anderson

Bedford County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing man. Jeremy Dale Anderson, 37 year-old, white male was last seen at his residence on May 23, 2018.
Anderson is 6’1″ tall, approximately 180 pounds, has brown hair, blue eyes, and facial hair. He had worn glasses in the past but is not believed to have them with him. Anderson has tattoos on both arms, his chest, and his back. His location is currently unknown.
If you have information related to Jeremy Dale Anderson’s location, please contact the Bedford County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 931-684-3232.

Teen Pregnancy Down in Tennessee

Photo credit:. (Janine/Flickr)

The Tennessee Department of Health has been observing National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month in communities across the state this month. National Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month is designed to raise awareness about the impacts of teen pregnancy and ways to prevent it.
Consistent with national trends, Tennessee’s teen pregnancy rates per 1,000 females declined from 49 in 2013 to 32.5 in 2016. The most recent national data available is from 2013, when the teen pregnancy rate in the U.S. was 43 per 1,000 females.
The Tennessee Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program works to prevent unplanned adolescent pregnancies through a comprehensive, community-wide, collaborative effort that promotes abstinence, self-respect, constructive life options and responsible decision making about sexuality, healthy relationships and the future.

5/30/18 — Birthdays

Birthdays:
Heather Norton, 27 — Pizza Winner!

Matthew Yurcik, 24

Harlow Maychrazk, 9

Tim Duke

Jackson Elgouhary, 6

Ashley Evans, 16

Motlow Women’s Basketball Signs Florida Pair to National Letters of Intent

Jade Alexander(left) and Dominique Fields(right) [Photo provided]

The Motlow State women’s basketball program recently signed two student-athletes from Florida. Jade Alexander and Dominique Fields both played at Hallandale High School in Hallandale Beach, where Jade averaged 16 points per game and Dominique averaged 17. Both Jade and Dominique were named second team All-Broward County and both won a state championship as freshmen at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale.

Sounds and Dodgers Postponed at First Tennessee Park

Tuesday’s game between the Nashville Sounds and Oklahoma City Dodgers has been postponed due to rain and severe weather from Subtropical Storm Alberto.

A makeup date has not been announced but will be played when the Dodgers return to First Tennessee Park from July 20-22.

Fans with a ticket to tonight’s game can exchange it for any remaining 2018 regular season game for a ticket of equal or lesser value, subject to availability. Tickets may be exchanged at the First Tennessee Park Box Office.

The Sounds travel to Texas to begin a five-game series with the Round Rock Express set to begin Wednesday night. Wednesday’s game is the start of the 2018 Battle for the Boot which has the Sounds transforming into the Nashville Honky Tonks and the Express changing to the Round Rock Dance Halls. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. at Dell Diamond.

The 2018 season is the Sounds’ 41st in franchise history and fourth as the Oakland Athletics’ top affiliate. Single-game tickets are available now by calling (615) 690-4487 or by visiting www.nashvillesounds.com.